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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,263.64, 11,403.51 and 4,727.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,263.64, 11,403.51 and 4,727.18 is: 6,523.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,263.64 : 11,403.51 = 4,727.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,263.64/11,403.51 = 4,727.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,263.64x = 11,403.51 × 4,727.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,263.64x = 53,906,444.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,906,444.40/8,263.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,523.33

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